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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1944
Page
1
Allied forces unleash a major push across northwest Europe with heavy armor and infantry entering Metz from the north and advancing toward the Rhine front. British and American units cross key rivers, seize bridges, and push toward Belfort, Aachen, and the Roer as the war drags toward final victory.
General MacArthur reports Japanese counterattacks and reinforcements on Leyte Island were beaten back on the north, east, and south fronts. Units of the 24th Infantry, aided by veterans of the Red Arrow division, launched a raid to block the Otoc highway and moved toward Limon, threatening the town. Other 24th and fist cavalry elements repelled several counterattacks as Seventh Division forces held midline positions. Air actions saw 39 Japanese aircraft attacked. 16 US planes shot down and three anti aircraft units destroyed. Weather hindered operations, with heavy rains bogging supplies and air activity.
Allied forces captured Monte Fontino, five miles north of Faenza, on the Bologna Rimini road. Polish troops in the Eighth Army reported the seizure after a 1000 yard advance through heavy German defense, marking a key communications hub.
U S Pacific Fleet reports how Japanese commander lured his battleships into a trap off Leyte Gulf. Captain John B Heffernan commanded the Tennessee and helped the American fleet sink five Japanese battleships and four destroyers in a swift dawn engagement lasting about 18 minutes.
Three members of a family were killed yesterday when their automobile collided with a Texas and Pacific passenger train eight miles east of Van Horn. The dead were Frank Wilkenson, 85, his wife Ona, 40, and their son Blems, 6. The family resided on the Drewer and Knox ranch.
Washington reports a powerful new seaborne invasion plan against the Philippine area. The navy says the Luzon route could be used to threaten Japan and support MacArthur’s push toward the Philippines, with reinforcements moving to Leyte and Samar despite heavy losses.
U S Navy summary says Tokyo used face saving claims to boost prestige after Formosa and Samar Island actions. It notes pilots exaggerated success, influencing reports and war morale, while actual naval strength remained contested by both sides.
Soviet forces press a broad offensive into northeast Hungary and Slovakian frontier regions. The advance expands a salient toward Miskolc and Eger, reclaiming ground near Hatvan and Gyoengs, while Budapest remains unchanged. Air battles over Hungary intensify as German and Russian planes clash.
Texas weather headlines show ongoing rainfall and a sharp cold snap. West Texas plains saw lows around 30s while southern areas registered higher readings. Lubbock reported 94, Midland 87, El Paso 38, Brownsville 52, with broad precipitation across the state.
Nov 18 reports from Dagens Nyheter say Allied aircraft attacked a northbound German convoy along Sweden's west coast last night causing one vessel to explode.
Chicago reports Bob Hope rebutting a Boston archdiocese editorial that accused his morale-building efforts of moral offense. Hope said he has toured four overseas trips, entertained every army and navy camp, and earned praise from military officials and chaplains. The Pilot’s editorial praised his work while warning against indecency in media. Hope defended his work as a privilege and pledged to continue lifting servicemen and women.
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